Gaston Elementary School has four designated
Pre-K Classrooms serving 3 and 4 year olds in the
NC Pre-K, Exceptional Children and Title I Programs.

There are 8 staff members that work directly with our Pre-K Students. Each classroom contains a lead instructor and instructional partner. There is also an ESL (English as a Second Language) instructor who works with children that speak languages other than English. All of our staff members are highly qualified according to North Carolina Standards.
Gaston Elementary School continues to maintain a 5 star license, which is the highest quality of services according to North Carolina State Guidelines.

~MEET OUR "5" STAR TEAM~

Clara
Taylor

Clara Taylor is one of our Veteran Pre-K Teachers at Gaston Elementary. She has a Bachelor's Degree from North Carolina Central University and a Master's Degree from Central Michigan University. She began her teaching career at Squire Elementary as a Kindergarten teacher and later moved to Pre-Kindergarten. She has over 25 years of teaching experience. She is married with 3 children. Ms. Taylor enjoys her working with the 4 year olds of the Squire Elementary School Community.